Bhindi Masala.

~35 minutes estimated. Drying okra and avoiding excess water helps manage its natural mucilage.

US weights are ounces by weight; liquids are US fluid ounces. Values are rounded. Scaling changes ingredient quantities, not cooking time, pan size, or seasoning judgement.

Ingredients

• 17.64 oz by weight okra
• 2 tbsp neutral oil
• 5.29 oz by weight onion, finely chopped
• 0.53 oz by weight ginger, grated
• 0.53 oz by weight garlic, grated
• 10.58 oz by weight tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 0.25 tsp turmeric
• 0.25 tsp chili powder, optional
• 0.75 tsp salt, then adjust to taste
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Method

1. 01

   Wash okra and dry thoroughly before cutting into short lengths.

2. 02

   Heat half the oil and sauté okra uncovered until the surfaces are less sticky. Transfer to a plate.

3. 03

   Use the remaining oil to cook onion, then ginger and garlic. Add tomatoes and dry spices and reduce well.

4. 04

   Return okra and cook uncovered until tender. Add lemon juice to taste.

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